Chapter 1552: Chapter 1552

Chapter 1552:

“Wait—twelve? Weren’t they supposed to eliminate only ten?” Confusion rippled through the crowd like an electric current. Lionel, one of the male team captains, took a step forward, saluted Alina respectfully, and asked, “Ms. Valdez, didn’t Ms. Sanderson say that only ten would be eliminated in the first round? Why are there two more?”

Rickey, who could have advanced to the following round but was instead facing elimination due to the extra two seats, glanced carefully at Alina. He never expected he’d take such a heavy blow in just three seconds.

Harlee, lounging in the background with an air of indifference, replied lazily, “I like the number twenty-five. After this elimination, that’s how many of you will be left.”

The recruits exchanged uneasy glances. Surely, Harlee wouldn’t make such a decision on a whim? But they knew better than to question her. After a month under her watch, they’d learned the hard way that challenging her decisions was like poking a sleeping bear—it never ended well. If anyone dared to speak up, she might just increase the number of eliminations to seventeen out of spite. Grudgingly, they swallowed their protests, their silence heavy with suppressed frustration.

“Alright,” Alina interjected, attempting to smooth things over.

“For those of you still here, you’ve got tonight to process this. Training resumes tomorrow morning, and don’t forget—there’s a second elimination round waiting for you.”

Her words acted like a splash of cold water, tempering their frustration. The reality of what lay ahead quickly set in, replacing their resentment with a grim determination.

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Out of nowhere, Thiago appeared, his movements as silent as a shadow. Leaning close to Harlee, he murmured something into her ear. Without a word, Harlee turned and disappeared into the darkness, her steps swift and silent.

The recruits stared at the spot where Harlee had vanished, their jaws dropping in unison. Their wide-open eyes reflected both shock and awe. Her speed was as rapid as lightning. How fantastic!

“I’ve got good news and bad news.”

Alina’s voice sliced through the thick cloud of astonishment, pulling all attention toward her like a magnet.

“Which one do you want first?”

“Good news!” the recruits roared almost in perfect harmony, their collective voice carrying a desperate hope. Losing twelve buddies was heartbreaking enough. They needed to hear good news.

“Good news: the third round of eliminations has been canceled. Passing the second round allows you to focus on the classified mission…”

Before Alina could finish, the audience burst into cheers. They never imagined that something so amazing could happen!

However, Alina’s next words struck like a sudden downpour, washing away the recruits’ budding excitement.

“Don’t celebrate just yet. The elimination list for the first round isn’t set in stone, and the second round is no different,” Alina declared with a sly smile tugging at her lips.

“The bad news? There’s no set number of eliminations for the second round, and no safety net. If anyone falters during the next training, those two officers won’t hesitate to send them packing on the spot!”

Alina didn’t bother waiting to see their reactions. Turning on her heel, she strode straight to her tent, her steps deliberate and confident. Yet, as she walked away, a grin stole over her face. They felt pressured this easily? Their mental toughness was paper-thin, barely holding up! The next stage of training demanded steel nerves under relentless pressure. And truth be told, she couldn’t wait to see how Harlee’s methods would test them—it was bound to be a show worth watching!

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